Welcoming a new year

By Marty Sabota

North Texas CatholicMarch 6, 2018

FORT WORTH —For more than a decade, Karen Del Castillo has served in the Diocese of Fort Worth, most recently as youth coordinator for her tri-parish community. Now she and her two youngest children have dropped everything to spread the Gospel as missionaries in Peru.

By Susan Moses

North Texas CatholicFebruary 27, 2018

GRANBURY — David Trout began watching videos on Catholicism to repudiate the faith — his brother had converted to Catholicism. But the longtime Baptist soon became “fascinated, like a bug to a light.” He stood with about 60 others during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, the last major step before entering the Catholic Church.

By Matthew Smith

North Texas Catholic

February 28, 2018

FORT WORTH — Churches and schools within the Diocese of Fort Worth, at the direction of Bishop Michael Olson, are being assessed for safety by a specialized security firm, in addition to steps undertaken to improve security already.

By Susan Moses

North Texas Catholic

March 9, 2018

LEWISVILLE — Father Ray McDaniel was thrilled to convert to Catholicism. But when his previous professional and personal dreams began to lose their luster, he began to suspect “God wanted more of me than just to be a Catholic.”

By Matthew Smith

North Texas Catholic

February 13, 2018

FORT WORTH — Understanding and ultimately answering God’s call, especially a call to the priesthood, often raises questions. Time and deep discernment are required to ensure a proper decision is reached.